Talent: Page 33


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    While students display aptitude for in-demand jobs, their interest is low, study says

    Programs that showcase opportunities in healthcare, manufacturing, technology and finance could help pique student interest.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 5, 2024
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    RTO may be a ‘power grab’ that doesn’t improve performance, researchers say

    Return-to-office mandates can harm employee satisfaction while failing to boost company profits, University of Pittsburgh researchers found.

    By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 5, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top trends in employee development

    The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Opinion

    How can CHROs ensure they remain relevant in a tech-heavy future?

    CHROs must optimize their role as a digital leader of HR to ensure their function is fit for the future, write two Gartner researchers.

    By Alex Chertoff and Duncan Harris • Feb. 5, 2024
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    UPS to cut 12K jobs in 2024 amid weak delivery demand

    The delivery giant doesn’t expect to rehire for those positions when volume rebounds, as it undergoes “a change in the way we work,” its CFO said.

    By Max Garland • Feb. 1, 2024
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    Age gaps between workers, managers can stymie productivity, survey says — but inclusion efforts can help

    Inclusive practices, such as inviting input from all workers when collaborating, may improve productivity, satisfaction and retention.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 31, 2024
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    ChatGPT usage at work has more than doubled in a year

    Now more than half of professionals say they use ChatGPT or other AI tools at work, a Glassdoor report shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Survey: Middle market execs anticipate problems finding qualified workers

    To adapt, businesses are adopting new tech, upskilling and recruiting overlooked talent, the chief economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said. 

    By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 31, 2024
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    Q&A

    Mentorship is ‘priceless’ in career development, chief transformation officer says

    Being in a mentoring relationship can be rewarding, but you need to be honest about your expectations, Degreed’s Janice Burns told HR Dive.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
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    Most HR leaders say half of workers will need reskilling in coming years

    The clock is ticking as leaders try to tackle the skills gap, emphasizing a need for skills-based talent strategies, a new report says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 30, 2024
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    Column // Happy Hour

    The firefighter, the blamer, the ignorer and 7 other types of bad bosses

    While managers may not realize they’re bad bosses, it’s important to catch their mistakes before they ruin someone’s life, an HR consultant and author said.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
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    31% of hiring managers say they steer clear of Gen Z

    The COVID-19 pandemic affected the generation’s ability to acquire foundational workplace skills, ResumeBuilder’s chief career advisor said.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
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    Aerospace company pays $7.4M to settle no-poach suit tied to DOJ investigation

    The news represents the latest development in a nearly three-year-long dispute.

    By Jan. 26, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Warehouse employment keeps falling — and more layoffs loom

    Companies are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency within their supply chain networks, leading to job cuts and facility closures.

    By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Employers rethink the office, eyeing flexible spaces and short-term leases

    Employers are now focusing on connection, collaboration and flexibility in physical work environments, a new report finds.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Half of employees rate companywide well-being support as average or poor

    In response, about a quarter of workers are looking for a new job, one report indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Union approval at a record high, despite falling membership rates

    Membership rates are declining, but “membership is growing in value,” a Gallup report indicated.

    By Jan. 25, 2024
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    Q&A

    Construction misclassifies up to 20% of workers as ‘cost-saving mechanism,’ researcher says

    Paying workers off the books robs them of their benefits and hurts contractors who follow the rules by making them less competitive, said a Century Foundation researcher.

    By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Why the Harvard president scandal is a cautionary tale for HR pros

    HR plays a key role in ensuring the entire company follows company values — including leadership, one expert said.

    By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Employees ponder virtual, out-of-state jobs to avoid return-to-office mandates

    Now is the time to show employees internal mobility and career growth before they turn into job seekers, according to an iCIMS exec.

    By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Tech positions take a tumble on Indeed’s best jobs ranking

    In 2023, tech dominated the company's rankings. But this year, just one IT role landed in the top 10.

    By Roberto Torres • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Kraft Heinz dips into generative AI with employee tool for data analysis

    The company is in pursuit of a familiar goal associated with generative AI adoption: expand data-driven insights to employees in real time. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Opinion

    The 2024 HR playbook begins with people

    Embrace new expectations and immerse yourself in the employee experience to overcome the unique challenges 2024 will bring, writes SurveyMonkey’s CPO. 

    By Becky Cantieri • Jan. 23, 2024
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    The HR industry outlook for 2024: Growth, with a side of AI

    HR pros will have a chance to put new skills to use, namely data analysis and AI management, in 2024. 

    By Jan. 23, 2024
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    Demand for green skills grows as companies focus on sustainability goals

    Organizations are ramping up their urgency around environmental commitments and increasing calls for skilled talent.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024
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    AI at work

    How AI can save HR time on the job, according to one practitioner

    Artificial intelligence — including generative AI like ChatGPT — has the potential to aid HR throughout the talent cycle.

    By Jan. 23, 2024